Newtown Road - WR5 1JL
Key Postcode Insights
WR5 1JL is a residential postcode situated on Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 307th largest and 136th most expensive of the 755 postcodes in the WR5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 11 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £216,451
- 10 Year change
- up 36.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,046pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £285/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WR5 1JL is a residential postcode situated on Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 307th largest and 136th most expensive of the 755 postcodes in the WR5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 11 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £216,451
- 10 Year change
- up 36.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,046pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £285/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WR5 1JL
- 92 Newtown Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 94 Newtown Road
3 Bed Modern House
- 96 Newtown Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 98 Newtown Road
House
- 100 Newtown Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WR5 1JL sold for £210,000 on 12th November 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £216,451.
The WR5 1JL Sales Market has increased by 36.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £216,451 |
| June 2025 | 0.6% | £216,263 |
| June 2024 | 1.3% | £214,875 |
| June 2023 | 1.9% | £212,084 |
| June 2022 | 10.8% | £208,053 |
| June 2021 | 4.6% | £187,780 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £179,600 |
| June 2019 | 2% | £176,661 |
| June 2018 | 5.9% | £173,195 |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £163,518 |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £158,111 |
| June 2015 | 2% | £152,377 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £149,438 |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £139,430 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £137,302 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £137,865 |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £138,306 |
| June 2009 | -12% | £130,231 |
| June 2008 | -4% | £147,910 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £154,059 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,046.
The WR5 1JL Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £1,046pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £1,003pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £949pcm |
| June 2023 | 7% | £879pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £821pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.6% | £762pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £728pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.7% | £706pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.8% | £701pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.3% | £675pcm |
| June 2016 | 3% | £674pcm |
| June 2015 | 1.8% | £654pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.9% | £643pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.9% | £624pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.8% | £619pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.8% | £608pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £597pcm |
| June 2009 | -8% | £582pcm |
| June 2008 | 4.1% | £632pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £608pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th November 2025 for £210,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.5%.
WR5 1JL has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2025£210,000 | 3 Bed House94, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL94, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL
- Sold May 2025£152,000 | 3 Bed House112, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL112, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL
- Sold Mar 2025£130,000 | 3 Bed House112, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL112, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JL
Nearby Postcodes
WR5 1JL is the 307th largest and the 136th most expensive postcode out of the 755 postcodes in the WR5 area.
- WR5 1HS, Hillside Close, Worcester, WR5WR5 1HS40 Addresses|127 m away
- WR5 1HR, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5WR5 1HR2 Addresses|159 m away
- WR5 1PP, St. Albans Close, Worcester, WR5WR5 1PP15 Addresses|190 m away
- WR5 1SX, Chalmers Close, Worcester, WR5WR5 1SX35 Addresses|191 m away
- WR5 1LA, Trent Road, Worcester, WR5WR5 1LA22 Addresses|195 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 10 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (10)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2023£450,000 | 5 Bed House209, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JB209, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JB
- Sold Sep 2023£450,000 | 5 Bed House207, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JB207, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JB
- Sold Mar 2024£355,000 | 4 Bed House216, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JF216, Newtown Road, Worcester, WR5 1JF
Schools Nearby
- Perry Wood Primary and Nursery School200 m away
- Hollymount School800 m away
- Nunnery Wood Primary School1.0 km away
- Nunnery Wood High School1.2 km away
- Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College1.8 km away
- Bishop Perowne CofE College1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WR5 1JL is Worcester Shrub Hill station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Worcester Shrub Hill|1.0 km away
- Worcester Foregate Street|1.8 km away
- Worcestershire Parkway|4.9 km away
- Droitwich Spa|8.6 km away
